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YY62 AWM

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,238 mi
Last recorded167,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 167,238 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2025 162,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 158,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 149,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 149,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2021 144,034 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,487 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,842 miles

has under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 134,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

has under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,960 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,013 miles

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY62 AWM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY62 AWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 AWM registered?

YY62 AWM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YY62 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 AWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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